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About Conclusive

Practical engineering, real partnership, and a relentless focus on results — for the technology companies and industrial operators who can't afford to get water treatment wrong.

Conclusive industrial water treatment equipment — pumps, filters, and pipes
Our Vision

Engineering
Excellence
at Every Stage

At Conclusive, we provide practical and economical solutions that allow customers to unlock the potential in their operations, organizations, and industrial water treatment technology. We focus on delivering the best available technologies to optimize water treatment, water recovery, and resource recovery.

Conclusive works with technology companies to build and commercialize their products, and with end users to determine the best processes for their needs — bridging the gap between promising innovation and dependable field performance.

Our Approach

How We Work

We take a practical approach to water treatment by finding the right balance between economics, ease of operation, energy consumption, and durability. We believe that effective communication and partnership are key to achieving success.

01

Understand

Deep characterization of your water chemistry, flow, variability, and project constraints. No assumptions — data first.

02

Evaluate

Technology screening, process modelling, and economic analysis. Multiple options evaluated against your success criteria.

03

Pilot

Proof-of-concept testing and pilot campaigns to validate performance and reduce technical risk before capital commitment.

04

Deliver

Full-scale engineering, procurement support, commissioning, and ongoing optimization. Conclusive results, every time.

Who We Work With

Two Sides of the
Same Mission

Technology Companies

Commercialization Partners

We help technology developers move from promising lab results to commercial-scale, field-proven products — through piloting, process engineering, HSE program development, and go-to-market support for industrial end users.

Industrial End Users

Operational Decision Support

For mining, oil & gas, and lithium operators, we provide independent technology evaluation, process design, and optimization — finding the right-fit solution for your specific water chemistry and economics.

Leadership

The Team Behind
Conclusive

Ian Middleton, Founder & Principal Engineer, Conclusive

Ian Middleton

Founder & Principal Engineer

A chemical engineer with over 20 years of specialized experience in industrial water treatment, water recovery, and resource recovery. Ian brings rare depth to every engagement — combining rigorous technical expertise with the pragmatic mindset of someone who has built, operated, and optimized real systems in demanding industrial environments.

With particular expertise in direct lithium extraction, oilfield produced water recycling, and mineral recovery from mine wastewaters, Ian has navigated the full spectrum — from early-stage technology development and piloting to large-scale commercial operations. His approach centres on finding the right balance between economics, operability, energy, and reliability for each unique challenge.

Direct Lithium Extraction Oilfield Produced Water Mine Water Treatment Mineral Recovery Process Commercialization Membrane Systems
20+
Years Experience
P.Eng
Professional Engineer
B.Sc
Chemical Engineering